David Magazine V7-i09 | Spring Ready

V7-09 03.01.23

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Large and In Charge

By Tom Tietjen Photos by Kinkmen.com

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icah Martinez made news earlier this month when it was announced that he was among the adult stars joining forces with the fetish porn studio Kink Men. Kink Men has long been one of the most recognized brands in the gay adult world, but the rise of content platforms like OnlyFans and JustforFans has led to an abundance of amateur fetish works and a deficiency in quality content.

With his new role, Martinez aims to change that.

While he will appear in some Kink Men films, much of his work will be focused on producing and directing. “We are actively moving into doing more storydriven scenes that have not only hardcore bareback BDSM but also contain riveting storylines and character development,” Martinez says.

He also actively seeks to recruit more men of color into his films. We spoke with the BDSM legend while he was in Atlanta this week.

in AA -- I am sober, and it all started then -- that one of the things I was going to do differently while I get my life together was to find out exactly what I was into in terms of sex. I was in my early twenties and knew a minimal amount of anything aside from vanilla missionary. I wanted to try some things out! It was a very informative ho phase. I purposely tried everything legal and safe that I could think of, at least twice. A lot of it stuck, and my No’s List got shorter and shorter.

How would you classify your brand of fetish?

My interests are all over the place. Things from the milder side, like suits and ties, to literally licking an electric violet wand while tied to a chain link fence. And don’t even get me started on how much I love cosplay. I guess if I had to put a name on my fetish, it would be “Mild to Wild.”

What led you to your work with Kink Men? When Kink Men announced they were coming back, I reached out to the powers that be and told them I was down to work with them in any capacity, from modeling to PA to casting.

They said that they needed gay directors to shoot fetish scenes. I sent them the work I had made, and I guess it impressed them.

How did you get into porn?

I started porn as a joke! I used to hook up with a guy in the gym showers, and we would leave the door open because I liked to show off. The guy said that since I was such an exhibitionist, I should do films. I jokingly told him if he got me a shoot, I What is your role at the network? would. He gave me a producer’s phone My primary role is as a director for the site TakenRough, a story-based BDSM site that number; the rest is history. we launched on KinkMen. I book a lot of What was it like shooting that first scene? talent who are new to fetish work, and Absolutely hilarious. I had fun, don’t my team and I take the time to show the get me wrong, but the premise was me guys how to use BDSM Play equipment, bringing my boyfriend breakfast in bed, everything from floggers to cattle prods. a breakfast sausage, and he then says, We ensure that it is a really fun and safe “Thanks, but I want your sausage.” I wish environment for everybody.

I could remember my scene partner’s name! The day was such a blur, and the Are you actively looking to recruit more men of color into your kink Men films? scene was done so fast.

I am literally always looking for ways Did you know right away that you had to bring in more men of color into my shoots in all aspects. If I am able to cast found your calling?

I definitely didn’t think it was my calling at them, I do. I love working with Dillon Diaz first. Acting was fun, but I wasn’t sure I was and Jake Waters because they are quite good at it. But then, the awards season literally the definition of professional. I came up, and I was nominated for a bunch also actively look to add people of color in of stuff, and I was kind of like, “oh… people the production and camera crews. like me… that’s cool!”

Who are some men of color that you When did you begin experimenting with would like to work with?

Isaiah Taye is stunning. Also, Tony Genius, kink?

When I moved to LA in 2016, I had been in Max Konnor, Andre Bradford, AJ Sloan, a terrible and sexless relationship for like and Amone Bane. There are more I have four years. I remember saying to my friend my eye on. I just have to be sensitive to

who wants to come on in and get tied up. important, sometimes the image that sells It’s not everyone’s thing and I try my best will surprise you. to respect that.

How important is it for talent to be active What is your advice to men interested in on social media?

Woo chile, social media! I hate social media pursuing a career in adult film?

When I first started, a director had the and let’s be real, most of social media hates nerve to tell my agent that I was not black us sex workers. But for this job, posting enough. It made me want to quit the and engagement is basically a resume and industry. But then it hit me that a white cover letter. When I’m casting, I will go off man in his late sixties was not an authority of recommendations from other directors, of my blackness, and I came back swinging. but even then, I often go to social media My next scene got nominated for an to see if the model is a good fit for a scene. award. I learned that day that most people What do they look like, how do they play are talking out of their asses and should be to the camera, are they dom, sub, or both?

What kind of scene scenarios would they paid no mind. be good in, etc.? Social sites are insanely What is the most challenging aspect of annoying, but they serve a purpose. Sadly. being an adult film star?

The schedule changes. I’m flexible, but What are you working on next for Kink sometimes the last-minute changes get a Men? Next up at Kink Men is a project I’m bit crazy. insanely excited about. I wrote, directed, Do you have to spend hours in the gym? and cast the project, and it is based on my I work out a minimum of two hours per favorite horror franchise, Silent Hill. It will day, five days a week, but not for the job; be our next full series at Kink Men! more so for myself. When I first started in porn, I was 155 pounds with a size 30 Visit KinkMen.com waist, but because of my body hair, I was nominated for the Best Bear award. I kinda read that as, “oh, cool, I can lean into being a bit heavier and not have to starve all the time.” I’m now 224 with a size 36 waist, and I get more work than I did back in the day, plus, I feel better. So while image is

Get Your Skin Spring-Ready

By Mikkel Hyldebrandt

Heyday is expanding its footprint in Georgia – and that’s good news for your skin! As the seasons change, your skin needs to switch to Spring mode, which often means you must switch up your routine. DAVID spoke to Patrick Ryan-Southern, CEO of L5 Skincare and the L5-owned Heyday franchises, about how Heyday can help you build your ultimate skincare regimen to prepare your skin for Spring.

Heyday has made quite the splash in Hydrate and nourish, inside and out! While Georgia, opening several new stores. we recommend richer moisturizers and Please tell us a little bit about Heyday and creamy gel cleansers (plus a solid lineup this expansion. of oils and balms) in the winter, focusing The decision to expand in Atlanta just on drinking plenty of water and eating makes sense. The Krog District, Midtown nourishing ingredients is an important Promenade, and Perimeter’s Ashford part of defying the dehydrating effects of Lane are bustling with foot traffic and like- winter. Additionally, a little massage goes minded retailers offering Atlantans places a long way in the winter, so we encourage to shop, dine, and treat themselves. The our clients and members to maintain Heyday experience is all about self-care and their consistent monthly facial routine in prioritizing your specific skincare needs, the cold months. Facial stimulation and and Atlanta is the perfect city to introduce exercise deeply warms the skin, keeps our innovative services and progressive healthy circulation and cell oxygenation products to diverse communities who can going, keeps toxins on their way, and tones benefit from our accessible 50-Minute the muscles to keep you supple and lifted.

Facial. Enjoying a treatment at Heyday doesn’t require setting a whole day What are three great things you can do for aside, and that’s what makes it a favorite your skin this Spring? destination for so many of our busy clients We can sum it up in three letters: S.P.F.! looking to prioritize their skincare routines Our Skin Therapists will be the first to tell in Atlanta. you daily sunscreen usage is essential in the spring and summer months. Our tips: With Heyday as an example, what is a Make sure the sunscreen you choose is at good skincare routine? least SPF 30+, listed as “Broad-Spectrum,” Amidst all the products and treatments and is a product you love to use every day. out there, getting customized treatments and personalized skincare advice regularly What is your all-time favorite product? is the key to unlocking your best skin. We I love all of the progressive products lining like to say that 80% of a consistent skincare the Heyday shelves, but I never leave a facial routine happens at home, and 20% happens without restocking on Chia + Moringa® in our shop with our expert Skin Therapists. Algae Enzyme Cleansing Oil by Mara. It’s They’re trained to ask questions and work an oil-based cleanser that sweeps away with our clients to determine what one’s makeup, dirt, and grime while hydrating skin needs on a particular day or during and brightening the skin at the same time. a particular season. They recommend It’s a must-have for me! perfectly specific facial treatments and the right lineup of products from our retail Anything else you’d like to add? shop that empower clients to continue We love welcoming new guests at “getting their glow on” at home, no matter Heyday, whether you’re a skincare guru their schedule or budget. or it’s your first-ever facial! Book your first appointment at heydayskincare.com Winter can be a rough time for your skin today for just $70 (normally $135) at our – cold weather, dry indoor climate – so Midtown, Krog District, or Perimeter what do you recommend doing to repair location. and boost your skin?

Strong Johns

By Tyler Wynn Photos courtesy of Addicted USA

Spring is long john season and Addicted USA is out now with the manliest pair of leggings we’ve seen, made of ribbed cotton fabric and featuring the brand’s logo prominently displayed along the wide elastic waistband.

Addicted USA began as a swimwear line but has expanded its designs and collections into other areas of men’s fashion, including underwear and sportswear. The long johns are available in red, white, blue and yellow.

Spring into action with Addicted USA’s long johns at AddictedUSA.com.

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I am in a committed relationship, but I cheated on my boyfriend, and I told him about it because I wanted to be open and honest. Here’s the kicker: When I came clean, he admitted to having cheated on me numerous times. We are semi-open, which means we have slept with other people before but always together, but my boyfriend apparently had sex with some of those people on his own.

Now that he has gotten this off his chest, he is all happy and relieved, but I can’t help but feel a little cheated. Sure, I cheated on him, but I felt so bad that I thought I had to tell him, while he kept quiet for I don’t know how long. He seems to believe that we are all even and squared now that we kind of cheated on each other, but I don’t quite feel that way. Am I wrong for feeling a little deceived?

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Your question says nothing about how long you have been together to be in a ‘committed’ relationship, but it is obvious that there is a disconnect somewhere – and it seems to be in the relationship rules department! Having an open relationship opens up to many exciting opportunities, but the most important thing is to set up some ground rules first. And then enforce them. It seems like you (both) have failed to do that.

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